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Tethered Swim Force Test: Validity, Setup, and Interpretation
research·10 min read

Tethered Swim Force Test: Validity, Setup, and Interpretation

A fixed rope and load cell measure real propulsive force in the water, not a land proxy. The rig, protocol, and force ranges that actually hold up.

swimming·tethered-swim·force-testing
Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide
guides·8 min read

Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide

Starts and turns decide close races, not stroke technique alone. VBT dryland training builds explosive starts, faster turns, and stroke-specific strength.

VBT·swimming·dryland
Flip Turn Power Training for Swimmers: Maximize Wall Push-Off Force for Faster Splits
sports·13 min read

Flip Turn Power Training for Swimmers: Maximize Wall Push-Off Force for Faster Splits

Maximize your swim flip turn push-off power with evidence-based dryland strength and plyometric protocols that reduce turn time and improve split.

swimming·flip-turn·wall-push-off
Swimming Lactate Threshold Training: Sustained Speed for Distance Swimmers
sports·8 min read

Swimming Lactate Threshold Training: Sustained Speed for Distance Swimmers

Evidence-based lactate threshold training for 400m+ swimmers: pace zones, dry-land power work, testing protocols, and IMU monitoring strategies.

swimming·lactate-threshold·endurance
Swimming Dryland Shoulder Endurance: Swimmer Shoulder Prevention
sports·8 min read

Swimming Dryland Shoulder Endurance: Swimmer Shoulder Prevention

Rotator cuff endurance dryland program preventing swimmer's shoulder. Evidence-based protocols, rep schemes, and movement velocity standards.

swimming·dryland·shoulder
Swimming Flip Turn Wall Push Power: Dryland Training to Cut Turn Times
sports·8 min read

Swimming Flip Turn Wall Push Power: Dryland Training to Cut Turn Times

Dryland program to increase wall push-off power and reduce flip turn split times. Biomechanics, force plate norms, and 6-week power block for competitive.

swimming·flip turn·wall push-off
Swimming Underwater Dolphin Kick Power Training
sports·8 min read

Swimming Underwater Dolphin Kick Power Training

Build explosive underwater dolphin kick power with dryland and aquatic training. Includes core and hip flexor protocols, progressions.

swimming·dolphin kick·underwater power
Swimming Block Start Force Analysis: Biomechanics and Performance
sports·9 min read

Swimming Block Start Force Analysis: Biomechanics and Performance

Swimming block start force analysis: GRF norms, dryland power protocols, and jump metrics to increase take-off velocity and cut your 15-m split time.

swimming·block start·force analysis
Swimming Dive Start Power: Block Mechanics, Dry-Land Training, and Performance Testing
sports·8 min read

Swimming Dive Start Power: Block Mechanics, Dry-Land Training, and Performance Testing

How to develop explosive swimming dive start power — block reaction time, horizontal impulse, leg drive mechanics, dry-land training protocols.

swimming·dive-start·power
Swimming Shoulder Health: Rotator Cuff Balance and Stroke Mechanics
sports·9 min read

Swimming Shoulder Health: Rotator Cuff Balance and Stroke Mechanics

Up to 91% of competitive swimmers report shoulder pain. Fix rotator cuff imbalance, scapular dyskinesis, and stroke mechanics before pain becomes injury.

swimming·shoulder·injury
Dryland Training for Swimmers: Land-Based Power
sports·8 min read

Dryland Training for Swimmers: Land-Based Power

Evidence-based dryland training for swimmers: shoulder strength, pulling power, core rotation, and VBT protocols to improve stroke rate and start power.

swimming·dryland·training
Swim Start Power Training: Dominate the Block
sports·8 min read

Swim Start Power Training: Dominate the Block

Science-backed swim start power training: block mechanics, force production, dryland exercises, and a 6-week program for faster reaction times and entry.

swimming·start·power